Re: Identical motor for parts? Force 125
Not exactly identical, more like very close fraternal twins. But close enough for government work. Just about anything you could want to swap is interchangeable.
Engine that old and not running--- IF YOU ARE DESPERATE-- no more than a couple of hundred to 250. Yeah, he is going to tell you the lower unit is worth more and the power trim (if it has it) is also worth more so go up to MAYBE 300 if you really, really want it. But: make him understand that the lower unit could be crap and power trim units are notorious for failing and really difficult to get apart.
Understand, that the price of junk engines is very variable depending upon how desperate the seller is and if he has had any other replies. Also understand that no engine NEEDS to be bought--don't get emotional and be prepared to walk away.
As an example, I got three junkers from a dealer for 350 and my 150 five cylinder with two bad pistons cost me 300. I also recently went down to Jersey and bought three non-running 85s for 85 bucks.
